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E296 KSN

1988 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests29 (13 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate44.8%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 KSN
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

13 pass 16 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 160,872 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

holes in boot but not in prescribed area

nearside front wing missing lower panel at sill

nearside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

sealer on "a" pillar at check strap

Pass 6 Nov 2018 160,146 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gator twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower A pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar, at door hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar, at door hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure into hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside steering rack gator twisted

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 160,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

anti-roll bar mounted modified at offside front

chassis legs very corroded

headlamps have kick up stickers fitted

offside check strap missing

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

offside wiper torn

pin hole in offside outer c.v.boot

subframe corroded and holed below radiator

underside of car heavily sealed covering many repairs

Pass 18 Jul 2017 158,391 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door check strap missing

exhaust fouling body (at rear axle)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2017 158,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust fouling body at rear axle

front brake discs worn and corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Mar 2017 158,370 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective shock absorber to suspension hub bolt loose (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

driver door check strap missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust section fouling chassis

slight play in offside front door hinges

vehicle under sealed. restricting visual inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2016 156,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to manifold join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel breather pipes corroded

nearside front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

rear towing point corroded and split

slight play in drivers seat rails

unable to fully inspect chassis / body structure due to protection applied

Fail 19 Feb 2016 156,202 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside front foot well / chassis leg. metal has not been welded, only stuck on with underseal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to manifold join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel breather pipes corroded

nearside front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

rear towing point corroded and split

slight play in drivers seat rails

unable to fully inspect chassis / body structure due to protection applied

Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,762 miles

front lower crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

horn sounds dull

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

center to rear exhaust join has slight leak

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

small holes in floor pan

Fail 24 Feb 2015 152,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

center to rear exhaust join has slight leak

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

horn sounds dull

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

small holes in floor pan

Fail 14 Jan 2015 152,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

anti-roll bar securing clamps very corroded(o/s has been modified)

fuel tank corroded and repaired

inner wings corroded at n/s/f and o/s/f(landing panel insecure)

n/s/f seat missing

n/s/f sill corroded and holed

n/s/f spring slightly out of position

o/s/f check strap missing

rear exhaust section loose

underside of car corroded and areas are covered with sealer

Pass 22 Jan 2014 151,945 miles

both front anti roll bar d bush monts very corroded

both front bumper mounts very corroded and loose

both front doors corroded at hinges

both headlamp aims fuzzy

drivers floor pan very weak and corroded

engine oil leak

front subframe very corroded and sealed

fuel tank very corroded, repaired at points and sealed

passanger front seat removed

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

play on steering pinion

rear axle and torsion beam very corroded and worn thin

slight bad earth in both rear lights

small hole at offside front subframe mount

tyre size 155/80r13

Fail 15 Jan 2014 151,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front anti roll bar d bush monts very corroded

both front bumper mounts very corroded and loose

both front doors corroded at hinges

both headlamp aims fuzzy

drivers floor pan very weak and corroded

engine oil leak

front subframe very corroded and sealed

fuel tank very corroded, repaired at points and sealed

passanger front seat removed

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

play on steering pinion

rear axle and torsion beam very corroded and worn thin

slight bad earth in both rear lights

small hole at offside front subframe mount

tyre size 155/80r13

Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,450 miles

wheel rims very corroded

door check straps faulty

front discs corroded

front sub frame very corroded

front suspension arms very corroded

fuel tank corroded and repaired

headlights slightly dull

nearside front wing corroded and sealed ?

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front wing corroded and holed

oil leak from engine

play in both door hinge pins

rear axle very corroded

rear tyres 3.5mm

slight bad earth in tail lights

tail gate struts weak

tyre size 155/80/13

Fail 21 Jan 2013 146,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

door check straps faulty

front discs corroded

front sub frame very corroded

front suspension arms very corroded

fuel tank corroded and repaired

headlights slightly dull

nearside front wing corroded and sealed ?

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front wing corroded and holed

oil leak from engine

play in both door hinge pins

rear axle very corroded

rear tyres 3.5mm

slight bad earth in tail lights

tail gate struts weak

tyre size 155/80/13

wheel rims very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,645 miles

chassis very corroded at fuel tank nmount

corrosion near front strut mounts

front flexi ferules corroded and hoses cracking

nearside wiper torn

oil leak from engine and gear box

play in door hinges ,offside check strap inop

subframe very corroded

tyre size 155/80/13

Fail 15 Feb 2012 141,644 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chassis very corroded at fuel tank nmount

corrosion near front strut mounts

front flexi ferules corroded and hoses cracking

nearside wiper torn

oil leak from engine and gear box

play in door hinges ,offside check strap inop

subframe very corroded

tyre size 155/80/13

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,779 miles

interior fan noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroded

door check straps damaged

front bumper mounts corroded

front discs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake slightly tight

offside headlight aim slightly dull

oil leak from engine/gearbox

play in door hinges

rear axle corroded

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre below legal limit(not in holder)

subframe corroded

tyre size 155/80/13

under tray hangs low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 132,366 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid level warning not connected to reservoir

brake servo dust cover adrift at pedal

corrosion at nearside front strut mount

door check strap missing

front number plate cracked

front springs corroded

front subframe very corroded

front tyres worn low(2mm/3mm)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded and covered in underseal

nearside front bumper mount adrift

nearside front track rod end gaitor split

nearside reverse light inop

offside front flexi corroded

offside front headlight slightly dull

offside front inner wing corroded through at washer bottle

offside front repeater cracked

oil leak from engine

old horn corroded(new horn ok)

passenger seat front seat missing

play in door hinge pins

radiator corroded and suspect leaking

rear bumper loose

rear flexi ferules corroded

rear shocker covers adrift

rear wiper torn

sills covered in under seal

suspension very corroded

tyre size 155/80/13

wheel rims very corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2010 132,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front top strut mount bearings tight

front tyres worn low

headlamps dull

n/s/f seat and seat belt missing

o/s/f check strap missing

o/s/f flexy slightly cracked

o/s/f of car corroded

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight exhaust leak

washers require adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2009 128,233 miles

brake flexys cracking

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank repaired

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack

play in anti-roll bar bushes

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

poor beam image from headlamps

sills holed

sills undersealed

Fail 9 Jan 2009 128,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake flexys cracking

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank repaired

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack

play in anti-roll bar bushes

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

poor beam image from headlamps

sills holed

Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,531 miles

both sills damaged at front

bumper slightly adrift at o/s/r

front brake flexys starting to crack

n/s/f seat+seat belt missing from vehicle

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f brakes slightly tight

o/s/f door check strap missing

play in o/s/f door hindges

rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2008 123,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills damaged at front

bumper slightly adrift at o/s/r

front brake flexys starting to crack

n/s/f seat+seat belt missing from vehicle

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f brakes slightly tight

o/s/f door check strap missing

play in o/s/f door hindges

rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2007 118,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 118,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

both steering rack boots starting to split

corrosion on front discs

drivers door check strap inop

drivers door hinges have slight play

fuel tank has been repaired and fuel is low/not leaking at time of test

haedlamp beam image just passing.

offside brake pads warning light wire loose

offside front lower ball joint boot torn

offside outer washer jet not hitting windscreen

oil leak from engine/gearbox

oil warning light coming on

rear flexi pipes starting to corrod

small crack in front no plate

small hole in body at nearside front bumper mount

Pass 13 Jan 2006 112,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 112,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Renault R11?

Based on 5,237 MOT tests across 1,159 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
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E296 KSN is a 1988 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.8%.

Across all 1988 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R11 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E296 KSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R11 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E296 KSN is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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